The University of Houston's Spring Class of 2014 will walk down the aisle to recieve its diplomas this weekend (for full schedule, see database at the left). While most of its students will go on to have "normal" careers, history suggests a few will go on to something a little flashier.

From Playmates to politicians, athletes to actors, and everything in between, the University of Houston has been a great launching point for its students to the careers of their dreams.

The school's alumni have been so successful, in fact, that Time Magazine in March named the university the second most influential school in Texas in its Great Influence-Off, which ranked schools based on the prominence of their alumni.

Check out the slideshow above to see just a few of the famous former Cougars now in the spotlight.

Who did we miss? Got a pick for your favorite former Cougar of all time? Let us know in the comment section below.